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I've been a freelance writer for 12 years. I write under the names of Melody Rhodes and Athlyn Green for arts/avian/Christian/fiction/health/e-zine/poetry markets.

* 3 Suite 101 Editor's Choice Awards * 2 Merit Awards (Quality of Course Writing program) *

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous: 380 of 478
The Backseat Lament You know, it all starts out quite innocently When a voice pipes up to ask: "Daddy, oh daddy, what time is it?" And father's calm, yes, up to the task . . . In no time at all, that backseat voice Is heard to inquire, again: "Daddy, oh daddy, what time is it?" And "daddy" shows signs of strain. "Are we ther... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: It is a wonder: 28 of 35
The Lost Aprils Does anyone wonder where the lost Aprils are? Or, have those with insight all but disappeared? Last night, I wandered at evening's dusk, and do you know what I saw? Two small footprints, captured forever in the cement at the sidewalk's edge In my mind's eye, I could see sturdy, brown legs, as a little boy jum... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why we write: 146 of 182
The Home Office I'd dreamed of a home office for years . . . a quiet retreat where, bathed in the glow of late afternoon sunlight, I'd get down to the serious end of writing. When my husband and I purchased our fourth home, that dream became a reality. As quick as a Jack-In-The-Box, I transformed an upstairs bedroom into a w... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Communicating with birds: 6 of 7
Birdies in The Background "What's going on there? Do you have a small child in the background?" asked the lady from Sears. She sounded puzzled-and with good reason. I'd been trying to place a catalogue order over the phone. I say, trying . . . because my African Grey parrot, Bailey, had been hamming it up big time. He kept i... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How to beat depression without using drugs: 7 of 8
Deep Depression and Anxiety: Treatment Options Treatment for deep depression and anxiety is absolutely essential and can bring about changes in brain chemistry so that normal functioning and perception are restored. These serious disorders will not correct on their own and need professional evaluation. Doctors believe depres... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) What the stages of life are and what they mean: 21 of 22
Growing Older In Nelson, B.C. Okay, so maybe the brain just . . . morphs. Picture it: all your hard-earned wisdom encapsulated in a firm mushroom-like object that, over the years, degenerates into a sickly, pale something-or-other a wandering dog would eagerly bury in the nearest backyard. Does the following sound familiar? ... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Health benefits of cinnamon: 15 of 15
Researchers have been studying the potential benefits of cinnamon in relation to elevated cholesterol levels and have noted surprising results. In one study, patients with Type II diabetes took one gram per day of cinnamon (one-fourth of a teaspoon, twice daily) and significantly lowered their blood sugar, triglycerides, LDL... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing What is automatic writing: 5 of 5
Automatic Writing Many writers find that they write intuitively. Intuition can be a stepping stone to another medium that certain writers have utilized to good effect: automatic writing. Many questions have been raised regarding this writing method. What is it exactly? What purpose does it serve? Has it influenced the creati... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Differences: 3 of 3
Moon Path That night we sat on a beach in B.C. You spoke of the prairies, of wheat rippling golden on the wind. "Listen!" I said, "-the water. Do you hear the waves gently whispering on the shore?" You nodded, then described the vastness of the prairie sky. I pointed to the dark outline of the mountains and confided how safe... More..